The Avedis Zildjian Co, the world’s leading cymbal manufacturer is proud to introduce a new line of cymbals named for the man who helped guide Zildjian into the 21st Century. The Armand Zildjian Cymbal Series includes nine new models and is based on the popular 19-inch Armand “Beautiful Baby” Ride. This series captures the classic “A” sound of the 1960’s that helped define a musical era and includes 20 and 21-inch Rides, 16 and 18-inch Medium Thin and Thin Crashes, 13 and 14-inch HiHats and a 10-inch Splash. All are available in a Traditional finish.

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Without a doubt one of the most expansive and comprehensive drumming DVD’s on hand technique ever produced, Jojo Mayer’s Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer is recommended for drummers of every age, style and skill level. This double-DVD, 3-hour set is available from the Limited division of Hudson Music and covers a wide range of information on drumming technique, from the most fundamental to the most advanced concepts. Yet, Secret Weapons is more than just the ultimate instructional method and reference guide, it also showcases the inspiring artistry, musical philosophy and ground breaking technical abilities of one of today’s most progressive performers, innovators and educators.

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Ringo Starr has gone full circle and signed an exclusive global recording contract with Capitol/EMI, returning to the world’s largest independent music company to release and market his new solo recordings, as well as his EMI-managed catalog titles and new catalog compilations.

Since beginning his career in the 1960s with The Beatles, Ringo Starr has been one of the world’s brightest musical luminaries. The Grammy Award-winning drummer, singer and songwriter’s top solo recordings to date, including his string of seven consecutive Top 10 hits, “Photograph,” “You’re Sixteen (You’re Beautiful and You’re Mine),” “It Don’t Come Easy,” “Back Off Boogaloo,” “Oh My My,” “Only You (And You Alone)” and “The No-No Song,” were all released under his first solo recording contract with Capitol/EMI, which spanned 1970 to 1975.

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According to some reports Led Zeppelin are preparing to perform a one-off reunion show in memory of their former record boss, Ahmet Ertgun.

The legendary rock trio will be joined by Jason Bonham - son of the great John ‘Bonzo’ Bonham - for the London concert, which is rumoured to be a trial date for a possible subsequent world tour.

If all goes to plan then this will be the first time the three surviving members have played together in over 20 years, with their last full on stage appearance was back in 1985 for a Live Aid performance aided by Phil Collins.

A source said: “Page, Plant and Jones spoke and agreed to do the memorial concert. They are waiting for a definite date.

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